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Job Details

📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
🏢 Company: Takealot Group
🏬 Site: Johannesburg Distribution Centre
📄 Job Type: Graduate Programme
⏳ Contract Duration: 12 Months
🎓 Level: Graduate / Entry-Level

Company Overview

The Takealot Group is South Africa’s leading online retail and delivery organisation, operating across takealot.com, Takealot Fulfilment Services (TFS), and Mr D. The Group supports millions of customers through advanced technology, large-scale logistics operations, and a performance-driven culture.

Takealot is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organisation that values integrity, accountability, innovation, and continuous development of its people.

Job Overview

The Finance & Admin Management Graduate will be based at the Johannesburg Distribution Centre and will support financial, administrative, and workforce-related functions across DC operations. This role provides exposure to cost management, financial reporting, supplier coordination, and operational finance processes within a high-volume logistics environment.

The programme is designed to develop graduates into finance professionals capable of operating in complex, fast-paced business environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Finance team to track and manage distribution centre-related expenses

• Capture and process invoices for consumables, stationery, uniforms, labour, and ad hoc costs

• Reconcile all Purchase Orders at month-end and ensure accurate accrual processing

• Liaise with the Finance team on supplier queries, including remittances, non-payments, and urgent payments

• Distribute weekly timesheets to Labour Brokers and validate payroll-related queries

• Maintain accurate employee and attendance data within the Biometrics system

• Assist with preparation of the monthly DC income statement and month-end journals

• Support accurate cost allocation through financial reporting and analysis

• Prepare cost variance analyses, dashboards, and reports highlighting trends and improvement opportunities

• Support workforce planning, including weekly timesheet preparation for HOD approvals and invoicing

• Identify and propose cost reduction initiatives while maintaining operational productivity

• Assist with ad hoc finance and administration tasks as required

• Support month-end and year-end financial processes linked to DC operations

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Experience

• No prior work experience required

• Exposure to finance, accounting, administration, or logistics environments will be advantageous

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and financial systems

• Strong time-management and organisational skills

• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work collaboratively under pressure

CV Tips for the Role

• Highlight finance, accounting, or administration coursework and academic projects

• Emphasise Excel proficiency and analytical capabilities

• Showcase attention to detail and accuracy in financial or data-related tasks

• Demonstrate teamwork, accountability, and problem-solving skills

• Keep your CV structured, professional, and results-focused

Graduate Programme Overview

The Takealot Group Graduate Programme combines structured learning with hands-on operational exposure. Graduates develop both technical and soft skills while working alongside experienced professionals in large-scale, fast-moving environments.

The programme includes formal training, mentorship, and continuous feedback to support long-term career growth within the Group.

Company Policy

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In line with its Employment Equity objectives, preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities.